Principalrsquos News - Simone Champion

The Bay News 5 J U L Y 2 0 1 8 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0

234 Empire Bay Drive EMPIRE BAY NSW 2257 Phone 4369 1796 Email empirebay-pschooldetnsweduau

Dear Parents and Carers

As the term draws to a close I would like to sincerely thank the students for their sustained efforts as

safe responsible and respectful learners and hope that their school experience so far this year has

been a special time for them to remember I also acknowledge the outstanding work and dedication of

our caring and skilled teachers and staff who provide the students with a rich dynamic and engaging

education

Central Coast Dance Festival

Congratulations to our senior girls who performed their dance on Monday night at the Central Coast

Dance Festival at Laycock Street Theatre It was a special experience for all involved and an absolute

pleasure to watch The girls were a standout on the night and did the Empire Bay Public School

community very proud Congratulations to you all and to Mrs Jones for their efforts in enabling such a

positive experience for our students

NAIDOC Week

Celebrations are well underway A number of ongoing in-class and school activities have been occurring

during this week to celebrate Aboriginal culture Well done to our Aboriginal Education committee for

their outstanding work in providing the students with such a vast range of engaging educational

experiences

Reports

Congratulations to our students for their efforts in learning to date this year Semester 1 progress

reports were sent home on Monday If additional reports are required please contact the school office

If you wish to meet with your teacher please be sure to organise a time

Enrol for Kindergarten 2019

It is that time of year when we start processing enrolments for Kindergarten 2019 If you have a child or

know someone with a child who will start Kinder in 2019 it is time to collect an enrolment package

from the school

Finally sincere thanks are extended to parents and carers for reinforcing our school values at home

and for your efforts in working collaboratively with the staff and myself to support the students to be

their best over the term Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday I look forward to welcoming the

students back to school following the holidays on Tuesday 24th July

S C H O O L

C A L E N D A R

July 6 Crazy Hair Day Gold coin donation July 8-15 NAIDOC Week TERM 3

4th August Bush Dance 4ndash 7 pm All Welcome Education Week 6thmdash10th Aug Book Fair 7th August Grandparents Day

10th August School Athletics Carnival

PampC NEWS

CMPS PampC Association plays an active role at Central Mangrove As well as raising additional funds to

assist with school activities and Uniform Shop the PampC can have a say in everything from traffic safety

problems bullying enrolment issues school transport testing procedures improved curricula school

funding teacher performance student support services libraries amp information technology student coun-

selling and wellbeing to mention just a few topics

Your PampC association can assist in making a difference to how your child is educated and help them enjoy

their time at school resulting in better performance in and out of the class room Research has shown that

students whose parents are involved in their school (via their PampCs) perform better academically and so-

cially

Scripture News

Welcome back Hope everyone had a great holiday This year we a pleased to announce that our PampC meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (excluding holidays) with alternative daynight meetings Our First Meeting for this year will be Tuesday 20th February 700pm in Cooinda Attending PampC meetings are a great way of finding out what is happening within your childrsquos school It is also a great way to make new friends and to be a part of our wonderful school community We hope to see many more new faces with our new alternative times Our first event for the year is a School Disco to be held on Tuesday 20 March keep an eye out for further details in the next coming weeks We have an exciting calendar of events for the students as well as parentscarers to participate in such as Easter Raffle - Motherrsquos Day Stall amp Raffle - Bush Dance -Fatherrsquos Day Stall amp Raffle -MuftiCrazy Hair Day Camel Calendars - Christmas Raffle If you have any ideas contacts etc or would like an issue raised at a PampC meeting please email the PampC on ebpspcgmailcomau

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NETBALL

Last Friday the Girls Netball Team played Round 4 of the PSSA Knockout here at school against Umina PS It was fantastic to have a home crowd cheering us on The teams defence was strong as well as their attacking skills The girls worked really well as a team representing our schools values of Be Respectful Congratulations to the girls who won the game 24-5 and will go on to play the next round of the Knockout Competition

Mrs Dempsey

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P A G E 2

Central Coast Councilrsquos Bookmobile will visit our

school from 230pm to 315pm on the following

dates

9 August

23 August

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Focus

Data Based Respecting Others

Respecting your peers in class and in the playground

Respecting others opinions

Respect your teacher librarian teacher and any visiting teacher

Following your teachers instructions

Treat others how you would like to be treated

Being aware of personal space

Please reinforce the above expectation at home with

your child

KIDZ SHEDmdashCan you Help

The Kidz Shed needs electricity

Do we have anyone in our school community with an excavator who can assist us with digging a trench

We also need someone who has the capacity to cut concrete There is a small amount of concrete needed to be

removed for the cabling too

If you can assist us please ring the office and we will pass your details onto Mrs Cooper

Thank you

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P A G E 3

Central Coast Councilrsquos Bookmobile will visit our

school from 230pm to 315pm on the following

dates

9 August

23 August

NAIDOC Celebrations at Empire Bay School

Performances by Lucas Proudfoot (Circular Rhythm) and Troy Allen (Wadjiny) will be conducted

at our school on June 26 and 29

Workers of the Week

Week 9

Week 10

KA Emilia C Sam M Ben S Aya K

KL Leo S Ryan R Gwen S Orla N

KM Nevaeh N-G Rosie A Darcy W Sienna Z

KS Zoe C Charlie S Willa M Peyton M

1C Nina P Hayley S Zoe W Finn H

1L Grace H Noah M Indianna C Finn S

1W Ava B Jake H Gemma L Kyra D

2C River McM Lachlan F Hugh K Kai S

2H Brydee NS Leo W Holly G Ayla S

2S Tiayah W Hayne M Thomas B Isabella D

3J Liam H Lucy M

3SB Ryland W Indylee S

4D Amelie R Marley C

4M Oliver B Madilyn M

5B Jade D Grace D

5M Layla P Anna C

6D Cooper A Talia R

6H Jimmy S Chloe E

6M Toby S Charley B

Library Lily D Anna C Mia S Brooke L

PampC NEWS

CMPS PampC Association plays an active role at Central Mangrove As well as raising additional funds to

assist with school activities and Uniform Shop the PampC can have a say in everything from traffic safety

problems bullying enrolment issues school transport testing procedures improved curricula school

funding teacher performance student support services libraries amp information technology student coun-

selling and wellbeing to mention just a few topics

Your PampC association can assist in making a difference to how your child is educated and help them enjoy

their time at school resulting in better performance in and out of the class room Research has shown that

students whose parents are involved in their school (via their PampCs) perform better academically and so-

cially

Scripture News

Welcome back Hope everyone had a great holiday This year we a pleased to announce that our PampC meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (excluding holidays) with alternative daynight meetings Our First Meeting for this year will be Tuesday 20th February 700pm in Cooinda Attending PampC meetings are a great way of finding out what is happening within your childrsquos school It is also a great way to make new friends and to be a part of our wonderful school community We hope to see many more new faces with our new alternative times Our first event for the year is a School Disco to be held on Tuesday 20 March keep an eye out for further details in the next coming weeks We have an exciting calendar of events for the students as well as parentscarers to participate in such as Easter Raffle - Motherrsquos Day Stall amp Raffle - Bush Dance -Fatherrsquos Day Stall amp Raffle -MuftiCrazy Hair Day Camel Calendars - Christmas Raffle If you have any ideas contacts etc or would like an issue raised at a PampC meeting please email the PampC on ebpspcgmailcomau

P A G E 2 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0

NETBALL

Last Friday the Girls Netball Team played Round 4 of the PSSA Knockout here at school against Umina PS It was fantastic to have a home crowd cheering us on The teams defence was strong as well as their attacking skills The girls worked really well as a team representing our schools values of Be Respectful Congratulations to the girls who won the game 24-5 and will go on to play the next round of the Knockout Competition

Mrs Dempsey

T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0

P A G E 2

Central Coast Councilrsquos Bookmobile will visit our

school from 230pm to 315pm on the following

dates

9 August

23 August

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Focus

Data Based Respecting Others

Respecting your peers in class and in the playground

Respecting others opinions

Respect your teacher librarian teacher and any visiting teacher

Following your teachers instructions

Treat others how you would like to be treated

Being aware of personal space

Please reinforce the above expectation at home with

your child

KIDZ SHEDmdashCan you Help

The Kidz Shed needs electricity

Do we have anyone in our school community with an excavator who can assist us with digging a trench

We also need someone who has the capacity to cut concrete There is a small amount of concrete needed to be

removed for the cabling too

If you can assist us please ring the office and we will pass your details onto Mrs Cooper

Thank you

P A G E 3 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0

T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0

P A G E 3

Central Coast Councilrsquos Bookmobile will visit our

school from 230pm to 315pm on the following

dates

9 August

23 August

NAIDOC Celebrations at Empire Bay School

Performances by Lucas Proudfoot (Circular Rhythm) and Troy Allen (Wadjiny) will be conducted

at our school on June 26 and 29

Workers of the Week

Week 9

Week 10

KA Emilia C Sam M Ben S Aya K

KL Leo S Ryan R Gwen S Orla N

KM Nevaeh N-G Rosie A Darcy W Sienna Z

KS Zoe C Charlie S Willa M Peyton M

1C Nina P Hayley S Zoe W Finn H

1L Grace H Noah M Indianna C Finn S

1W Ava B Jake H Gemma L Kyra D

2C River McM Lachlan F Hugh K Kai S

2H Brydee NS Leo W Holly G Ayla S

2S Tiayah W Hayne M Thomas B Isabella D

3J Liam H Lucy M

3SB Ryland W Indylee S

4D Amelie R Marley C

4M Oliver B Madilyn M

5B Jade D Grace D

5M Layla P Anna C

6D Cooper A Talia R

6H Jimmy S Chloe E

6M Toby S Charley B

Library Lily D Anna C Mia S Brooke L

P A G E 3 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0

T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0

P A G E 3

Central Coast Councilrsquos Bookmobile will visit our

school from 230pm to 315pm on the following

dates

9 August

23 August

NAIDOC Celebrations at Empire Bay School

Performances by Lucas Proudfoot (Circular Rhythm) and Troy Allen (Wadjiny) will be conducted

at our school on June 26 and 29

Workers of the Week

Week 9

Week 10

KA Emilia C Sam M Ben S Aya K

KL Leo S Ryan R Gwen S Orla N

KM Nevaeh N-G Rosie A Darcy W Sienna Z

KS Zoe C Charlie S Willa M Peyton M

1C Nina P Hayley S Zoe W Finn H

1L Grace H Noah M Indianna C Finn S

1W Ava B Jake H Gemma L Kyra D

2C River McM Lachlan F Hugh K Kai S

2H Brydee NS Leo W Holly G Ayla S

2S Tiayah W Hayne M Thomas B Isabella D

3J Liam H Lucy M

3SB Ryland W Indylee S

4D Amelie R Marley C

4M Oliver B Madilyn M

5B Jade D Grace D

5M Layla P Anna C

6D Cooper A Talia R

6H Jimmy S Chloe E

6M Toby S Charley B

Library Lily D Anna C Mia S Brooke L

Education Week Awards

Term 3 Week 3

CM1

Elise Excellent Independent Writing

Max Fantastic Independent Writing

CM2

George Outstanding commitment to

learning

Sienna Always being ready to help

others

CM3

Drew Outstanding school citizenship

Payton A hardworking attitude which

has led to improvement in all

key learning areas

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P A G E 5

CANTEEN NEWS

PampC NEWS

Get active - Try this at home Sock Tails Equipment 2 long socks per person How to play

1 Everyone tucks 2 socks into their pants so that they hang out like tails

2 Everyone is in and has to try and steal otherrsquos lsquotailsrsquo If you steal a lsquotailrsquo tuck it into your pants and keep trying to steal more If all your lsquotailsrsquo have been stolen you are NOT out just keep trying to steal more

Lunch Orders mdash The canteen ladies have requested that all students place their lunch orders in before 9am at the canteen

in order to ensure all orders are ready for 11am Thank you for your assistance

Volunteers Wanted - Anyone wishing to volunteer in Term 3 (for even just one hour in the mornings) come and see us in

the canteen

FLEXISCHOOLS ON-LINE Ordering - It will take the hassle out of lunch orders With Flexi Schools you wonrsquot be looking

for paper bags or change for your lunch orders anymore You can place your orders at your own convenience Go online and check out the website wwwflexischoolscomau Go cashless with your childrenrsquos lunch orders Why not give it a

Thank you to all parents and carers who completed our Canteen Survey this survey is now closed and we will

be analysing responses over the holidays There will be changes to some items on the school canteen menu

for Term 3 so that the Canteen is in line with the School Healthy Canteen Guidelines but please note that

some changes will be made over time

Another change to the canteen is lunch orders which are to be handed into the canteen first thing in the morning directly to the canteen Parents can also submit orders via wwwflexischools Crazy Hair Day is this Friday 6th July (last day of term) participation is just a gold coin donation The SRC will

SCHOOL BANKING

Volunteers are needed to assist with the school banking procedures on a Thursday morning

All training is provided with a smile and any help is greatly appreciated

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P A G E 5

CANTEEN NEWS

PampC NEWS

Get active - Try this at home Sock Tails Equipment 2 long socks per person How to play

1 Everyone tucks 2 socks into their pants so that they hang out like tails

2 Everyone is in and has to try and steal otherrsquos lsquotailsrsquo If you steal a lsquotailrsquo tuck it into your pants and keep trying to steal more If all your lsquotailsrsquo have been stolen you are NOT out just keep trying to steal more

Lunch Orders mdash The canteen ladies have requested that all students place their lunch orders in before 9am at the canteen

in order to ensure all orders are ready for 11am Thank you for your assistance

Volunteers Wanted - Anyone wishing to volunteer in Term 3 (for even just one hour in the mornings) come and see us in

the canteen

FLEXISCHOOLS ON-LINE Ordering - It will take the hassle out of lunch orders With Flexi Schools you wonrsquot be looking

for paper bags or change for your lunch orders anymore You can place your orders at your own convenience Go online and check out the website wwwflexischoolscomau Go cashless with your childrenrsquos lunch orders Why not give it a

Thank you to all parents and carers who completed our Canteen Survey this survey is now closed and we will

be analysing responses over the holidays There will be changes to some items on the school canteen menu

for Term 3 so that the Canteen is in line with the School Healthy Canteen Guidelines but please note that

some changes will be made over time

Another change to the canteen is lunch orders which are to be handed into the canteen first thing in the morning directly to the canteen Parents can also submit orders via wwwflexischools Crazy Hair Day is this Friday 6th July (last day of term) participation is just a gold coin donation The SRC will

SCHOOL BANKING

Volunteers are needed to assist with the school banking procedures on a Thursday morning

All training is provided with a smile and any help is greatly appreciated

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Community News